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School Year Events

Check out the 'Langley Calendar' for upcoming events during the 2024-2025 school year. Click on any event for more details, and be sure to bookmark the page for easy access in the future. You can also visit the 'Events' section on the Langley High School website.

This Week at Langley | Upcoming Events 

Wednesday, March 26

• PTSA General Meeting, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m.

Friday, March 28

• End of Third Quarter
• Book Talk, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m.

Monday, March 31

• Holiday | School and offices are closed

Tuesday, April 1

• Teacher Workday | No School for Students

Thursday, April 3

• Senior Parent Forum, Lecture Hall

Message from the Principal 

Dear Langley Families,

I want to thank everyone for their cooperation during last week's unfortunate incident at CIA Headquarters. I am very grateful for our staff and students' calm professionalism as we navigated this brief challenge.

Spring sports kicked off last week, along with preparation for many other exciting student activities and programs. I look forward to spending time supporting our students and their endeavors. I encourage everyone to attend at least one of our spring events.

It's hard to believe that the Class of 2025 is less than 50 school days away from graduation. Seniors participated in our annual Ethics Day event last week. Thank you to all our teachers, community members, and volunteers who helped to plan, coordinate, and run the event. Bravo!

Have a wonderful week,

Mr. Stroud 

Book Talk 

Join LHS Psychologist Anna Brown and Social Worker Jordan Payne for an engaging parent conversation on Jennifer Wallace’s book, Never Enough. Never Enough “takes readers on a journey into the heart of toxic achievement culture and offers practical, actionable solutions for families, schools and communities.” 

Wallace concludes that “kids who receive feedback that they matter, no matter what, are more likely to have the resilience, self-confidence and psychological security to survive.” Jennifer Wallace is an award-winning journalist who began her career at 60 Minutes and contributes to the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post. Mark your calendar for Fri, March 28 at 9 am in the Lecture Hall. 

RSVP to LHS Family Liaison Julie Zimmerman Hohl at jbzimmerman@fcps.edu if you are able to attend.

Sophomore Parent Forum 

Meet Jennifer: Empowering Our Kids with Guidance on Substance Abuse: Come to the final Sophomore Class forum on Monday, April 7, 2025 in the Lecture Hall.  Meet Jennifer Maddox-Byrd, Langley’s Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist.  Learn about her role as a confidential counselor advising both students and parents.  She will address parental concerns, stigmas, protective factors, resources and how to best talk to your student about drugs, alcohol and tobacco.  Socialize with other Class of 2027 parents starting at 9:00am.  The program begins at 9:30am.  Please park in the bus loop directly behind the school and enter through door 9.  

April is the Month of the Military Child!

This month-long celebration of FCPS military-connected students raises awareness and recognizes the resilience of military-connected youth and thanks them for their service as part of a military family. April 9th is designated as “Purple Up!” Day and everyone is encouraged to wear purple (the combination of all the military service branch colors) to celebrate and thank our military-connected students for their service. On April 9th, Langley HS will recognize our military connected students in the Lecture Hall during Saxon Time with a Chic Fil A brunch. Parents are welcome too.  Parents and students should RSVP to Julie Zimmerman Hohl, LHS Family Liaison at jbzimmerman@fcps.edu if you can attend.

Northern Virginia Regional College Fair

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Eagle Bank Arena, Fairfax, VA

Additional information: Spring 2025 NVRCF – Admissions Events

**Class of 2025 Service Hour Deadline, Service Cord & Seal Applications**

All hours must be entered and verified in X2Vol no later than Friday, April 25th. Service hours are not required for graduation but are needed to apply for the Service Cord and specific seals. Hours that will be considered must have been performed between July 1, 2021-April 25, 2025, hours submitted prior to July 1, 2021 will not count towards the service cord or seals. 

When entering hours into X2Vol please make sure to review the Service Learning Guidelines. 

If you need help entering hours into X2Vol, please watch this video tutorial.

Hours that have been entered into X2Vol but are not verified will not be reviewed or considered.

Seal & Service Cord Applications due: Friday, May 2, 2025

Students must log in using their FCPS G-Suite account to access the applications.

Seal & Service Cord Applications are required if you would like to be considered for any of the following:

Service Cord Application: Click here for the application

Civics Seal Application: Click here for the application

Science & Environmental Seal Application: Click here for the application

Student Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  LangleyHSAttendance@fcps.edu.

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

Please send a note with the student, instructing them to take it directly to the attendance office. They will receive a pass to be excused from class at the time you’ve indicated. It is the student's responsibility to leave class promptly at the stated time.

If your student does not have a note, you may sign in and go to the attendance office to check them out in person. Please understand that it may take up to 30 minutes for the check-out process if it is unexpected.

Please note we are unable to accommodate last-minute early releases after 2:30 p.m.

Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Students automatically have access to these services through Clever (which can be accessed through their Schoology account).  Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

Stay Connected 

Instagram @langleyfcps

2024-2025 Photos 

FCPS News You Choose 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth Social Media

Langley High School Website 

Follow us on  Instagram

@langleyfcps 

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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School Year Events

Check out the 'Langley Calendar' for upcoming events during the 2024-2025 school year. Click on any event for more details, and be sure to bookmark the page for easy access in the future. You can also visit the 'Events' section on the Langley High School website.

This Week at Langley | Upcoming Events 

Thursday, March 20

• Senior Ethics Day
• Talent Show, Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. 

Friday, March 21

• Saxon Service

Wednesday, March 26

• PTSA General Meeting, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m.

Friday, March 28 

• End of Third Quarter
• Book Talk, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m. 

Monday, March 31

• Holiday | Schools and Offices are closed 

Volunteers needed!

Ethics Day is an incredible opportunity for our seniors to explore tough issues before graduating and going out into the world, giving them the tools they need to be ethical leaders. Parents and community members can help by volunteering for this event on Mar 20. Parents can learn more about this valuable experience for our students below. Click here to volunteer.

Talent Show 

Saxon Stage is excited to present the Third Annual Saxon's Got Talent Show! Join us on Thursday, March 20th, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Auditorium for an evening filled with incredible talent, featuring performances in singing, dancing, music, magic, and more. Not only will you enjoy the show, but you'll also have the chance to vote for your favorite performer!

Tickets are on sale now at eTix.com. Seating is general admission.

Thank you for supporting Saxon Stage and the talented students of Langley High School. For any questions, please reach out to the theatre director, Mr. Kaufman, at bkaufman@fcps.edu.

2025 Youth Art Shows

Langley Pyramid | March 19 - 26 

Reception, Thursday, March 20, 4:30-6pm

McLean Community Center, McLean, VA 

Book Talk 

Join LHS Psychologist Anna Brown and Social Worker Jordan Payne for an engaging parent conversation on Jennifer Wallace’s book, Never Enough. Never Enough “takes readers on a journey into the heart of toxic achievement culture and offers practical, actionable solutions for families, schools and communities.” 

Wallace concludes that “kids who receive feedback that they matter, no matter what, are more likely to have the resilience, self-confidence and psychological security to survive.” Jennifer Wallace is an award-winning journalist who began her career at 60 Minutes and contributes to the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post. Mark your calendar for Fri, March 28 at 9 am in the Lecture Hall. 

RSVP to LHS Family Liaison Julie Zimmerman Hohl at jbzimmerman@fcps.edu if you are able to attend.

Sophomore Parent Forum 

Meet Jennifer: Empowering Our Kids with Guidance on Substance Abuse: Come to the final Sophomore Class forum on Monday, April 7, 2025 in the Lecture Hall.  Meet Jennifer Maddox-Byrd, Langley’s Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist.  Learn about her role as a confidential counselor advising both students and parents.  She will address parental concerns, stigmas, protective factors, resources and how to best talk to your student about drugs, alcohol and tobacco.  Socialize with other Class of 2027 parents starting at 9:00am.  The program begins at 9:30am.  Please park in the bus loop directly behind the school and enter through door 9.  

Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs & Career Building Workshops

Saturday, March 15th, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Additional Information: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/teenjobfairs

Student Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TDBRN52

See flyer for additional details

April is the Month of the Military Child!

This month-long celebration of FCPS military-connected students raises awareness and recognizes the resilience of military-connected youth and thanks them for their service as part of a military family. April 9th is designated as “Purple Up!” Day and everyone is encouraged to wear purple (the combination of all the military service branch colors) to celebrate and thank our military-connected students for their service. On April 9th, Langley HS will recognize our military connected students in the Lecture Hall during Saxon Time with a Chic Fil A brunch. Parents are welcome too.  Parents and students should RSVP to Julie Zimmerman Hohl, LHS Family Liaison at jbzimmerman@fcps.edu if you can attend.

Northern Virginia Regional College Fair

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Eagle Bank Arena, Fairfax, VA

Additional information: Spring 2025 NVRCF – Admissions Events

**Class of 2025 Service Hour Deadline, Service Cord & Seal Applications**

All hours must be entered and verified in X2Vol no later than Friday, April 25th. Service hours are not required for graduation but are needed to apply for the Service Cord and specific seals. Hours that will be considered must have been performed between July 1, 2021-April 25, 2025, hours submitted prior to July 1, 2021 will not count towards the service cord or seals. 

When entering hours into X2Vol please make sure to review the Service Learning Guidelines. 

If you need help entering hours into X2Vol, please watch this video tutorial.

Hours that have been entered into X2Vol but are not verified will not be reviewed or considered.

Seal & Service Cord Applications due: Friday, May 2, 2025

Students must log in using their FCPS G-Suite account to access the applications.

Seal & Service Cord Applications are required if you would like to be considered for any of the following:

Service Cord Application: Click here for the application

Civics Seal Application: Click here for the application

Science & Environmental Seal Application: Click here for the application

Student Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  LangleyHSAttendance@fcps.edu.

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

Please send a note with the student, instructing them to take it directly to the attendance office. They will receive a pass to be excused from class at the time you’ve indicated. It is the student's responsibility to leave class promptly at the stated time.

If your student does not have a note, you may sign in and go to the attendance office to check them out in person. Please understand that it may take up to 30 minutes for the check-out process if it is unexpected.

Please note we are unable to accommodate last-minute early releases after 2:30 p.m.

Students who have symptoms of, tested positive for, or have been diagnosed with respiratory viruses (RSV, influenza, COVID-19)

• FCPS will align guidance with recommendations by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).
• Students may return when:
• Student is fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication; AND
• Student’s symptoms have improved or resolved
• Student should consider following additional precautions as outlined per the CDC upon resumption of normal activities. 
• Note: If your student did not have symptoms at time of testing and remains symptom free, they may return to school immediately considering the use of the additional precautions as noted above. 
• If you have questions about COVID-19, contact your medical provider or refer to the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) or Virginia Department of Health websites for more information.

https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/health-and-safety-guidance-document

Thank you,

Mary Joan Shea, Public Health Nurse, mjshea@fcps.edu 

Andrea L. S. V. Cabral, School Health Aide, aleaosantosv@fcps.edu

Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Students automatically have access to these services through Clever (which can be accessed through their Schoology account).  Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

Stay Connected 

Instagram @langleyfcps

2024-2025 Photos 

FCPS News You Choose 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth Social Media

Langley High School Website 

Follow us on  Instagram

@langleyfcps 

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

School Year Events

Check out the 'Langley Calendar' for upcoming events during the 2024-2025 school year. Click on any event for more details, and be sure to bookmark the page for easy access in the future. You can also visit the 'Events' section on the Langley High School website.

This Week at Langley | Upcoming Events 

Thursday, March 13

• Band Pre-Assessment Concert II, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 20

• Senior Ethics Day

Friday, March 21

• Saxon Service

Wednesday, March 26

• PTSA General Meeting, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m.

Friday, March 28 

• End of Third Quarter

Monday, March 31

• Holiday | Schools and Offices are closed 

Message from the Principal 

Dear Langley Families,

Things are warming up at Langley, and our spring activities are approaching. As we enter the final stretch of the school year, students have many opportunities to shine through participation in our fine arts, performing arts, sports, and service activities.

Furthermore, I’m pleased to share that during my visits to our classrooms, I observe outstanding teaching and learning, where students develop their hard and soft skills. From student presentations and class simulations to labs and layered discourse models, I have been truly impressed by the efforts of our staff and students.

Parking

I wanted to inform you that I have initiated a comprehensive review of our parking operations, including a new parking lot survey, a review of our permit process, and a daily use model, to proactively manage this valuable yet limited resource for our staff, students, and community. We continue to issue tickets, which remains a concern. I have also installed parking and towing warnings in the lot.

Arrivals

I hope you have noticed a significant improvement in our Kiss and Ride flow each morning. Please continue using the Kiss and Ride system to drop off and pick up your students, as the parking lot is not a safe or appropriate alternative. Please move up close to Door #14 for student drop-off to ensure a smooth and safe process.

Purple Up

April is dedicated to honoring Military Families. We will celebrate with a “Purple Up!” day on April 9th. We encourage students, teachers, and staff to wear purple, representing a blend of colors from different military branches. This event is another step toward achieving our “Purple School” status as a welcoming and supportive destination for our military families.

Thank you for your continued support,

Mr. Stroud 

Student Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  LangleyHSAttendance@fcps.edu.

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

Please send a note with the student, instructing them to take it directly to the attendance office. They will receive a pass to be excused from class at the time you’ve indicated. It is the student's responsibility to leave class promptly at the stated time.

If your student does not have a note, you may sign in and go to the attendance office to check them out in person. Please understand that it may take up to 30 minutes for the check-out process if it is unexpected.

Please note we are unable to accommodate last-minute early releases after 2:30 p.m.

Better Sleep, Better Health: Learn practical strategies to reclaim your rest

March 13th at 7 PM at the McLean Community Center

The Safe Community Coalition offers monthly parent discussion groups facilitated by licensed mental health professionals. This month’s topic, Better Sleep, Better Health, delves into the causes and consequences of sleep issues and their impact on mental health. This presentation will cover common sleep disorders, the mind-body connection in sleep, and evidence-based techniques for improving sleep quality.

Melissa Sporn, Ph.D., Amber Syed, M.D., & Laura Gray, Ph.D. will share practical strategies for managing insomnia, reducing stress before bed, and creating healthier sleep habits.

This session is ideal for anyone interested in understanding how to achieve restful sleep and support mental wellness.

Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs & Career Building Workshops

Saturday, March 15th, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Additional Information: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/teenjobfairs

Student Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TDBRN52

See flyer for additional details

Summer & Part Time Job Fair

McLean Community Center

Saturday, March 15th, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

See flyer for additional details

Book Talk 

Join LHS Psychologist Anna Brown and Social Worker Jordan Payne for an engaging parent conversation on Jennifer Wallace’s book, Never Enough. Never Enough “takes readers on a journey into the heart of toxic achievement culture and offers practical, actionable solutions for families, schools and communities.” 

Wallace concludes that “kids who receive feedback that they matter, no matter what, are more likely to have the resilience, self-confidence and psychological security to survive.” Jennifer Wallace is an award-winning journalist who began her career at 60 Minutes and contributes to the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post. Mark your calendar for Fri, Mar 28 at 9 am in the Lecture Hall. 

RSVP to LHS Family Liaison Julie Zimmerman Hohl at jbzimmerman@fcps.edu if you are able to attend.

Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Students automatically have access to these services through Clever (which can be accessed through their Schoology account).  Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

Senator Warner's Service Academy Day

• Date: April 26 2025
• Time: 9:30 AM-1:30 PM EST
• Location: Dodd Auditorium 1301 College Ave Fredericksburg, VA 22401 United States
• RSVP: N/A

There will also be an Information Session on the Congressional Nomination Process See Event Flyer for registration details We eagerly anticipate welcoming you and your families to an evening filled with inspiration and information!

April is the Month of the Military Child!

This month-long celebration of FCPS military-connected students raises awareness and recognizes the resilience of military-connected youth and thanks them for their service as part of a military family. April 9th is designated as “Purple Up!” Day and everyone is encouraged to wear purple (the combination of all the military service branch colors) to celebrate and thank our military-connected students for their service. On April 9th, Langley HS will recognize our military connected students in the Lecture Hall during Saxon Time with a Chic Fil A brunch. Parents are welcome too.  Parents and students should RSVP to Julie Zimmerman Hohl, LHS Family Liaison at jbzimmerman@fcps.edu if you can attend.

Northern Virginia Regional College Fair

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Eagle Bank Arena, Fairfax, VA

Additional information: Spring 2025 NVRCF – Admissions Events

**Class of 2025 Service Hour Deadline, Service Cord & Seal Applications**

All hours must be entered and verified in X2Vol no later than Friday, April 25th. Service hours are not required for graduation but are needed to apply for the Service Cord and specific seals. Hours that will be considered must have been performed between July 1, 2021-April 25, 2025, hours submitted prior to July 1, 2021 will not count towards the service cord or seals. 

When entering hours into X2Vol please make sure to review the Service Learning Guidelines. 

If you need help entering hours into X2Vol, please watch this video tutorial.

Hours that have been entered into X2Vol but are not verified will not be reviewed or considered.

Seal & Service Cord Applications due: Friday, May 2, 2025

Students must log in using their FCPS G-Suite account to access the applications.

Seal & Service Cord Applications are required if you would like to be considered for any of the following:

Service Cord Application: Click here for the application

Civics Seal Application: Click here for the application

Science & Environmental Seal Application: Click here for the application

Eating Disorder Parent Information

In 2013, Virginia passed a law requiring every school system to provide information to parents annually about eating disorders with parents/guardians of students in the fifth through twelfth grades. 

According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023), Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.

In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources about eating disorders.  To find out more, please visit the FCPS Eating Disorders website.

In addition to the information on the FCPS website, the National Eating Disorders Association has a toll free, confidential Helpline, 1-800-931-2237.

Stay Connected 

Instagram @langleyfcps

2024-2025 Photos 

FCPS News You Choose 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth Social Media

Langley High School Website 

Follow us on  Instagram

@langleyfcps 

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

School Year Events

Check out the 'Langley Calendar' for upcoming events during the 2024-2025 school year. Click on any event for more details, and be sure to bookmark the page for easy access in the future. You can also visit the 'Events' section on the Langley High School website.

This Week at Langley | Upcoming Events 

Monday, March 3 

• Meet the Coach Night for Spring Sports, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. 

Tuesday, March 4

• Orchestra Pre-Assessment Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. 

Thursday, March 6 

• Band Pre-Assessment Concert I, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 13

• Band Pre-Assessment Concert II, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Student Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  LangleyHSAttendance@fcps.edu.

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

Please send a note with the student, instructing them to take it directly to the attendance office. They will receive a pass to be excused from class at the time you’ve indicated. It is the student's responsibility to leave class promptly at the stated time.

If your student does not have a note, you may sign in and go to the attendance office to check them out in person. Please understand that it may take up to 30 minutes for the check-out process if it is unexpected.

Please note we are unable to accommodate last-minute early releases after 2:30 p.m.

College Partnership Program

Do you have a student between grades 8 through 11 who wants to go to college? If so, they should consider applying to the College Partnership Program (CPP), which offers support from exploration to application! APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED to March 7, 2025.

CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college, including:

•  Academic counseling
• College visits
• Help with completing college and scholarship applications
• Monthly meetings
• A summer overnight experience on a college campus  
• News and information related to colleges and careers via Schoology

All students are eligible and encouraged to apply to this program, and are expected to meet the following requirements:

• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in core classes
•  Attend monthly CPP meetings 
•  Are willing to pursue advanced coursework
• Demonstrate leadership in school or community activities

The goal of the program is to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access and opportunity, and support students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses. This includes students who are the first in their family to attend college in the U.S., Multilingual learners, students who are economically disadvantaged, and students with disabilities.

Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/u2e3hme3 

The application is only open to students using their FCPS G-Suite account.

All applications will be submitted ONLINE ONLY. 

Class of 2025 Senior Graduation Dues

The senior graduation dues are required of all seniors.  The funds will be used to pay for your students cap and gown, and to offset the cost of graduation and related expense. You can pay the $75 senior graduation dues on MySchoolBucks at this link.

Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs & Career Building Workshops

West Springfield High School

Saturday, March 8th, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Chantilly High School

Saturday, March 15th, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Additional Information: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/teenjobfairs

Student Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TDBRN52

See flyer for additional details

Better Sleep, Better Health: Learn practical strategies to reclaim your rest

March 13th at 7 PM at the McLean Community Center

The Safe Community Coalition offers monthly parent discussion groups facilitated by licensed mental health professionals. This month’s topic, Better Sleep, Better Health, delves into the causes and consequences of sleep issues and their impact on mental health. This presentation will cover common sleep disorders, the mind-body connection in sleep, and evidence-based techniques for improving sleep quality.

Melissa Sporn, Ph.D., Amber Syed, M.D., & Laura Gray, Ph.D. will share practical strategies for managing insomnia, reducing stress before bed, and creating healthier sleep habits.

This session is ideal for anyone interested in understanding how to achieve restful sleep and support mental wellness.

Summer & Part Time Job Fair

McLean Community Center

Saturday, March 15th, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

See flyer for additional details

Book Talk 

Join LHS Psychologist Anna Brown and Social Worker Jordan Payne for an engaging parent conversation on Jennifer Wallace’s book, Never Enough. Never Enough “takes readers on a journey into the heart of toxic achievement culture and offers practical, actionable solutions for families, schools and communities.” 

Wallace concludes that “kids who receive feedback that they matter, no matter what, are more likely to have the resilience, self-confidence and psychological security to survive.” Jennifer Wallace is an award-winning journalist who began her career at 60 Minutes and contributes to the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post. Mark your calendar for Fri, Mar 28 at 9 am in the Lecture Hall. 

RSVP to LHS Family Liaison Julie Zimmerman Hohl at jbzimmerman@fcps.edu if you are able to attend.

Stay Connected 

Instagram @langleyfcps

2024-2025 Photos 

FCPS News You Choose 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth Social Media

Langley High School Website 

Follow us on  Instagram

@langleyfcps 

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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School Year Events

Check out the 'Langley Calendar' for upcoming events during the 2024-2025 school year. Click on any event for more details, and be sure to bookmark the page for easy access in the future. You can also visit the 'Events' section on the Langley High School website.

This Week at Langley | Upcoming Events 

Wednesday, February 26

• Sophomore Class Dinner, Cafeteria, 5:45 p.m.
• Sophomore Class College Application Workshop, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 27

• Choral Pre-Assessment Concert with Cooper, 7:00 p.m.

Monday, March 3 

• Meet the Coach Night for Spring Sports, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. 

Tuesday, March 4

• Orchestra Pre-Assessment Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. 

Thursday, March 6 

• Band Pre-Assessment Concert I, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Message from the Principal 

Dear Langley Families,

We had another great week at Langley. It was a busy week with our students participating in various academic competitions, athletic events, and field trips. I want to thank our coaches, mentors, chaperones, and volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to our students and community.

National Merit Finalists

Congratulations to the 18 Langley Seniors who qualified as finalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program!

Food Delivery

I would appreciate your help. We have seen an uptick in delivery orders to the school during the school day. These are not permitted. It creates a safety and security concern with delivery drivers attempting to access our school building during the instructional day. Students should never leave class and never open an exterior door for anyone. Please speak with your student about their role in keeping our building secure and safe.

Parking

We continue to ticket vehicles without permits; we will begin towing vehicles with multiple tickets. I hope to see some positive change in the coming weeks so I can open additional permitted spaces for Junior students.

Have a wonderful week.

Mr. Stroud

Student Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  LangleyHSAttendance@fcps.edu.

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

Please send a note with the student, instructing them to take it directly to the attendance office. They will receive a pass to be excused from class at the time you’ve indicated. It is the student's responsibility to leave class promptly at the stated time.

If your student does not have a note, you may sign in and go to the attendance office to check them out in person. Please understand that it may take up to 30 minutes for the check-out process if it is unexpected.

Please note we are unable to accommodate last-minute early releases after 2:30 p.m.

Sophomore College Case Studies Night & Optional Sophomore Class Dinner

Date: Wednesday, February 26th

Location: Langley High School

5:45pm - 6:45pm: Class Dinner catered by Cafe Rio

Join parents and members of the Class of 2027 in the cafeteria for a Cafe Rio catered dinner. Non-refundable tickets are $25 per person. Please purchase your tickets by Sunday, February 23 and consider volunteering at this event - our only fundraiser of the year!

​Buy dinner tickets: 

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI5ZQWBKS04NJ8_ZZ60FBEYU55ROS2

Volunteer to help make dinner a success:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/9040F44ACAE29A64-54970501-sophomore

7:00pm:College Admissions Case Studies: Come Learn from the Experts!

This program will allow you to work alongside a college admission representative as part of a mock admissions team. Review applications and discuss applicants’ strengths and weaknesses. Gain a better understanding of the college admission process to plan for the rest of your high school experience.

Parents and students are both invited to attend, one registration per family. Sophomore College Case Studies registration link: (registration will close on February 24th): https://forms.gle/pyHvLiBVaWCPUJTe7

There will be separate registration links. A dinner ticket is not required to attend college night. Please mark your calendar for this great event!

College Partnership Program 

Do you have a student between grades 8 through 11 who wants to go to college? If so, they should consider applying to the College Partnership Program (CPP), which offers support from exploration to application! The deadline to apply is February 28, 2025.

CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college. 

Click here for additional information and how to apply. 

Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Students automatically have access to these services through Clever (which can be accessed through their Schoology account).  Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

Summer & Part Time Job Fair

McLean Community Center

Saturday, March 15th, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

See flyer for additional details

Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs & Career Building Workshops

West Springfield High School

Saturday, March 8th, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Chantilly High School

Saturday, March 15th, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Additional Information: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/teenjobfairs

Student Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TDBRN52

See flyer for additional details

Stay Connected 

Instagram @langleyfcps

2024-2025 Photos 

FCPS News You Choose 

National Merit Finalists

Congratulations to the 18 Langley seniors who have qualified as finalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Finalists will advance to the next round to be considered for National Merit Scholarship Awards to be offered in 2025.

This year’s finalists are: Katie Chen, Ariaana Downing, Emily Hur, Zelmay Jan, Danna Jia, Arnav Ketineni, Amy Key, Chinmayee Lanka, Jayden Lee, Ethan Liu, Bryce Myers, Lindsey Newberg, Brendan Oakes, Vishwa Rakasi, Anniyah Rizvi, Riley Seewer, John Wu and Raymond Zhang.

Senior Ethics Day- Thursday, March 20, 2025

On Ethics Day, the entire senior class will participate in an off-campus Ethics event. Students will spend the day working through ethical dilemmas on topics including but not limited to life on a college campus, workplace ethics, medical ethics, artificial intelligence, social life after high school, and decision-making in a national, community, and individual context. Students will work in ethical scenarios in small and large groups, observe a mock trial, and hear from fascinating guest speakers.

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth Social Media

Langley High School Website 

Follow us on  Instagram

@langleyfcps 

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

School Year Events

Check out the 'Langley Calendar' for upcoming events during the 2024-2025 school year. Click on any event for more details, and be sure to bookmark the page for easy access in the future. You can also visit the 'Events' section on the Langley High School website.

This Week at Langley | Upcoming Events 

Monday, February 17

• Holiday | Schools and Offices are closed

Friday, February 21

• Saxon Service

Wednesday, February 26

• Sophomore Class Dinner, Cafeteria, 5:45 p.m.
• Sophomore Class College Application Workshop, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 27

• Choral Pre-Assessment Concert with Cooper, 7:00 p.m.

Message from the Principal 

Dear Langley Families,

We have had a great week at Langley. I was happy to see so many of our students and teachers heavily engaged in their classes and study. I am continually impressed with the passion of our teachers and staff and the fantastic talent of our students.

Class of 2025

Senior families should have received our February Senior letter by email on Friday. It contains a great deal of important information on Senior events over the coming months and details on Graduation – Please review it carefully. It will also be posted for students in the Class or 2025 Schoology page.

Parking

We have issued more than 150 tickets over the past two weeks, and this continues to be a problem. Students with multiple tickets will have conversations with their Assistant Principal, and parents will be contacted. We will continue to ticket vehicles without permits and begin towing vehicles with numerous tickets.

Arrivals

Please continue to use the Kiss and Ride system to drop off and pick up your students, as the parking lot is not a safe or appropriate alternative. I encourage you to move up as close to Door #14 for student drop-off, ensuring a smooth and safe process.

I wanted to thank our PTSA for the wonderful staff luncheon last week. It was a wonderful event, and everyone enjoyed it. This is just another element that makes Langley so special. Thank You!

Have a great long weekend. Be prepared for possible weather delays early in the week. Thank you for all that you do for our students.

Mr. Stroud

Student Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  LangleyHSAttendance@fcps.edu.

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

Please send a note with the student, instructing them to take it directly to the attendance office. They will receive a pass to be excused from class at the time you’ve indicated. It is the student's responsibility to leave class promptly at the stated time.

If your student does not have a note, you may sign in and go to the attendance office to check them out in person. Please understand that it may take up to 30 minutes for the check-out process if it is unexpected.

Please note we are unable to accommodate last-minute early releases after 2:30 p.m.

Sophomore College Case Studies Night & Optional Sophomore Class Dinner

Date: Wednesday, February 26th

Location: Langley High School

5:45pm - 6:45pm: Class Dinner catered by Cafe Rio

Join parents and members of the Class of 2027 in the cafeteria for a Cafe Rio catered dinner. Non-refundable tickets are $25 per person. Please purchase your tickets by Sunday, February 23 and consider volunteering at this event - our only fundraiser of the year!

​Buy dinner tickets: 

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI5ZQWBKS04NJ8_ZZ60FBEYU55ROS2

Volunteer to help make dinner a success:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/9040F44ACAE29A64-54970501-sophomore

7:00pm:College Admissions Case Studies: Come Learn from the Experts!

This program will allow you to work alongside a college admission representative as part of a mock admissions team. Review applications and discuss applicants’ strengths and weaknesses. Gain a better understanding of the college admission process to plan for the rest of your high school experience.

Parents and students are both invited to attend, one registration per family. Sophomore College Case Studies registration link: (registration will close on February 24th): https://forms.gle/pyHvLiBVaWCPUJTe7

There will be separate registration links. A dinner ticket is not required to attend college night. Please mark your calendar for this great event!

College Partnership Program 

Do you have a student between grades 8 through 11 who wants to go to college? If so, they should consider applying to the College Partnership Program (CPP), which offers support from exploration to application! The deadline to apply is February 28, 2025.

CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college, including:

•  Academic counseling
• College visits
• Help with completing college and scholarship applications
• Monthly meetings
• A summer overnight experience on a college campus  
• News and information related to colleges and careers via Schoology

All students are eligible and encouraged to apply to this program, and are expected to meet the following requirements:

• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in core classes
•  Attend monthly CPP meetings 
•  Are willing to pursue advanced coursework
• Demonstrate leadership in school or community activities

The goal of the program is to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access and opportunity, and support students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses. This includes students who are the first in their family to attend college in the U.S., Multilingual learners, students who are economically disadvantaged, and students with disabilities.

Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/u2e3hme3 

The application is only open to students using their FCPS G-Suite account.

All applications will be submitted ONLINE ONLY. 

 

Sign up for the PTSA's Newsletter, eNews!  If you are not receiving eNews on Thursday afternoons, please sign up here to get news from the PTSA.  The eNews is a great resource to find out about opportunities and ways to get involved, as well as student and staff highlights!  Just sign up here at no cost. Be sure to sign up with a non-FCPS email. 

You can also find the link on the PTSA homepage, https://www.ptsalangley.org/.  

Fairfax County Council PTA Reflections Results

Congratulations to the LHS students whose Reflections entries earned Outstanding Interpretation Award, Award of Excellence or Award of Merit at the Fairfax County Council level! 

Click here for the list of students. 

Summer & Part Time Job Fair

McLean Community Center

Saturday, March 15th, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

See flyer for additional details

Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs & Career Building Workshops

West Springfield High School

Saturday, March 8th, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Chantilly High School

Saturday, March 15th, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Additional Information: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/teenjobfairs

Student Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TDBRN52

See flyer for additional details

Stay Connected 

Instagram @langleyfcps

2024-2025 Photos 

FCPS News You Choose 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth Social Media

Langley High School Website 

Follow us on  Instagram

@langleyfcps 

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

School Year Events

Check out the 'Langley Calendar' for upcoming events during the 2024-2025 school year. Click on any event for more details, and be sure to bookmark the page for easy access in the future. You can also visit the 'Events' section on the Langley High School website.

This Week at Langley | Upcoming Events 

Tuesday, February 11

• Langley Art Show, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 15

• Winter Dance, Main Gym, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Monday, February 17

• Holiday | Schools and Offices are closed

Friday, February 21

• Saxon Service

Message from the Principal 

Dear Langley Families,

As we move into the second half of the school year, I want to take a moment to recognize the hard work, dedication, and resilience of our students, teachers, and families. The first half of the year (and my time so far) has been filled with learning, accomplishments, and celebration. I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved so far.

National School Counseling Week

We celebrated our professional school counselors and the Student Services Department this week. These folks are essential to our support of students. Please take a moment to thank your student’s counselor for all their work with our students.

Class of 2025

This is an especially significant time for our senior families preparing for graduation and life beyond high school. In the coming weeks, we will send out our graduation and end-of-year event schedules to help with family planning.

Rise Against Hunger

I wanted to thank everyone who contributed to the Langley Pyramid’s “Rise Against Hunger” event. The pyramid met its goal and has provided more than 1,000,000 meals since 2012. Bravo!

Arrivals

I look forward to seeing many of you in our Kiss and Ride each morning. I am happy to share that the area near Door #14 was surveyed this week for crosswalk installation.

Please continue to use the Kiss and Ride system to drop off and pick up your students, as the parking lot is not a safe or appropriate alternative. I encourage you to move up close to Door #14 for student drop-off, ensuring it's a smooth and secure process.

Parking

Since the break, we have noticed a significant increase in vehicles without parking passes. Many of these cars are parked in our faculty lot. We need to improve. School security will ticket vehicles without permits, and we will begin towing vehicles with multiple tickets. Regrettably, we had planned to open more spaces for our junior students, but the current situation does not support this opportunity.

Thank you for being so supportive. Please stay safe this week as we brace for what will hopefully be the last of our winter weather.

Mr. Stroud

SENIORS - 7th Semester Grades reported to Colleges on Monday, Feb 10th

On Monday, February 10, 2025, Langley High School will send out mid-year grades (officially called 7th semester grades) to any college a student has submitted a transcript request. The grades that appear on SIS at 6am is what will be sent to schools. Due to processing timelines, please know that there are no exceptions to this date. Any questions can be directed to Transcript Assistant, Mrs. Laura Skeen at lsskeen@fcps.edu.

Autism and Social Skills

February 13th at 7 PM at the McLean Community Center (MCC)

The Safe Community Coalition offers monthly parent discussion groups facilitated by licensed mental health professionals. This month’s topic, Autism and Social Skills, will address the challenges children and teens with symptoms of Autism may experience with emotional regulation, communication, social interaction, transitions, and flexible thinking. 

Join Robyne Davis, MA, LPC and Becky Kohm, M.A.T, Ed.S. as they share strategies to provide support in these areas in both the home and school settings. Assessment, symptoms, and treatment approaches will be discussed as well.

Upcoming Parent Discussion Groups at MCC:

• Sleep Issues - March 13th at 7 pm
• Depression and Self Harm - April 10th at 7 pm
• Military Mental Health and Transitions - May 15th at 7 pm

Class of 2025 Senior Graduation Dues

The senior graduation dues are required of all seniors.  The funds will be used to pay for your students cap and gown, and to offset the cost of graduation and related expense. You can pay the $75 senior graduation dues on MySchoolBucks at this link.

Student Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  LangleyHSAttendance@fcps.edu.

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

Please send a note with the student, instructing them to take it directly to the attendance office. They will receive a pass to be excused from class at the time you’ve indicated. It is the student's responsibility to leave class promptly at the stated time.

If your student does not have a note, you may sign in and go to the attendance office to check them out in person. Please understand that it may take up to 30 minutes for the check-out process if it is unexpected.

Please note we are unable to accommodate last-minute early releases after 2:30 p.

Sophomore College Case Studies Save the Date! 

Sophomore College Case Studies Night Date: Wednesday, February 26th

Location: Langley High School

7:00pm: College Admissions Case Studies: Come Learn from the Experts!

This program will allow you to work alongside a college admission representative as part of a mock admissions team. Review applications and discuss applicants’ strengths and weaknesses. Gain a better understanding of the college admission process to plan for the rest of your high school experience.

Parents and students are both invited to attend, one registration per family.

Sophomore College Case Studies registration link: (registration will close on February 24th): https://forms.gle/pyHvLiBVaWCPUJTe7

College Partnership Program 

Do you have a student between grades 8 through 11 who wants to go to college? If so, they should consider applying to the College Partnership Program (CPP), which offers support from exploration to application! The deadline to apply is February 28, 2025.

CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college, including:

•  Academic counseling
• College visits
• Help with completing college and scholarship applications
• Monthly meetings
• A summer overnight experience on a college campus  
• News and information related to colleges and careers via Schoology

All students are eligible and encouraged to apply to this program, and are expected to meet the following requirements:

• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in core classes
•  Attend monthly CPP meetings 
•  Are willing to pursue advanced coursework
• Demonstrate leadership in school or community activities

The goal of the program is to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access and opportunity, and support students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses. This includes students who are the first in their family to attend college in the U.S., Multilingual learners, students who are economically disadvantaged, and students with disabilities.

Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/u2e3hme3 

The application is only open to students using their FCPS G-Suite account.

All applications will be submitted ONLINE ONLY. 

Opportunity to Apply for Student Representative to the School Board

Each year, in accordance with FCPS Policy 1802, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students have the opportunity to apply for the position of the student representative to the School Board.  The student representative is not a member of the School Board, but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity, representing the interests of the students of Fairfax County Public Schools. Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply, and they do not need to be current members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC). The student representative shall be a resident of Fairfax County or Fairfax City and a student in Fairfax County Public Schools.

The application involves 2 components.  Both are required to be considered for the election. 

 Written Applications are due February 24, 2025.

2025 Student Representative to the School Board 

• A thirty second candidate video statement due March 24, 2025.  Candidates will be emailed a link to record their video on March 10, 2025.

 The 2025 election will consist of two parts:

• The first part of the election is a virtual Primary Election held on April 3, 2025, using FCPS Zoom. Candidates have the option to attend the Primary election. Candidates will be notified by email regarding the Primary Election results.
• The second part of the election is a General Election held in person on April 9, 2025, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Candidates who advanced from the Primary Election are required to attend the General Election on April 9, 2025.

Additional information and details regarding both the Primary and General Elections will be shared with candidates.

 

Sign up for the PTSA's Newsletter, eNews!  If you are not receiving eNews on Thursday afternoons, please sign up here to get news from the PTSA.  The eNews is a great resource to find out about opportunities and ways to get involved, as well as student and staff highlights!  Just sign up here at no cost. Be sure to sign up with a non-FCPS email. 

You can also find the link on the PTSA homepage, https://www.ptsalangley.org/.  

This subscription-based, email communication tool is used for the distribution of non-critical communications such as newsletters, events, news updates, and other topics. Parents can subscribe to newsletters on hundreds of topics including:

• School newsletters
• FCPS This Week (Division news)
• School Board Members
• Parent Resource Center (Webinars, events, and other parent resources)
• Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities
• Family and School Partnerships
• And more! 

Sign up today! 

Stay Connected with Us on Instagram!

Want to keep up with all the exciting events, activities, and updates happening throughout the school year? Follow us on Instagram for real-time photos, event highlights, and the latest information. It’s the perfect way to stay in the loop and celebrate our school community with us!

Don’t miss out—follow us today! @langleyfcps

2024-2025 Photos

 

Visit our website to view a collection of photos from various school events, activities, and celebrations. 

Don’t miss out – take a look today!

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth Social Media

Langley High School Website 

Follow us on  Instagram

@langleyfcps 

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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Class of 2026 Parent Coffee 

The Junior Class Coffee will be still be held tomorrow, February 6, but begin at 11:30 a.m. due to the two hour delay. The coffee will take place in the Lecture Hall. The program will include a presentation by Student Services on curriculum options & course registration for rising Seniors.

• Please park in the bus loop at the back of the building and enter through Entrance #9. You won't need to sign in at the main office. Once inside, head up the stairs, turn right, and you’ll find the Lecture Hall directly ahead.

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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School Year Events

Check out the 'Langley Calendar' for upcoming events during the 2024-2025 school year. Click on any event for more details, and be sure to bookmark the page for easy access in the future. You can also visit the 'Events' section on the Langley High School website.

This Week at Langley

Tuesday, February 4

• Junior Class Dinner, Cafeteria, 5:30 p.m.
• Junior Class College Panel Forum, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 5

• PTSA General Meeting, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m. 
  • "Please park in the bus loop at the back of the building and enter through Entrance #9. You won't need to sign in at the main office. Once inside, head up the stairs, turn right, and you’ll find the Lecture Hall directly ahead.
• Partners in Safe Teen Driving, Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
  • Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 6

• Junior Class Parent Forum, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m.
• Rising Freshman Orientation, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

National School Counseling Week!

This week is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career.  We want to celebrate our great team of school counselors and the important (and often behind-the-scenes) work they do each and every day toward supporting the learning that happens here at LHS.   As a simple way of saying thanks, would you consider taking a brief moment to share a positive word about one or more of our counselors and/or college and career center specialist? https://forms.gle/AbmbFTeyGBpBZMBn6

We will share these comments with counselors throughout the week next week as they continue preparing students to become lifelong learners and productive members in a global society with a focus on social emotional wellness, academic success, and college and career readiness.

Thank you in advance for taking a brief moment of your time to show your appreciation!

Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.

JUNIOR CLASS 

Junior Class Dinner & College Planning Night:  Junior parents and students, join us for our annual Class of 2026 Dinner on Tues, Feb 4 in the Cafeteria starting at 5:30 pm, catered by Cafe Rio. Tickets are $25 per person. The class dinner will raise funds to support Class of 2026 activities but is optional and not required for attendance at the LHS Student Services presentation. Click here to purchase tickets on MySchoolBucks.com.  After dinner, Junior College Planning Night will begin at 7 pm. Juniors and their parents/guardians are invited to attend an informative panel discussion led by college representatives in the LHS Auditorium. Come learn more about creating the college list, the admission process, testing, letters of recommendation and much more!

 

Class of 2026 Parent Coffee:  Our next Junior Class Coffee will be held on Thurs, Feb 6 (8:30am coffee/9:00am program) (Langley Lecture Hall). The program will include a presentation by Student Services on curriculum options & course registration for rising Seniors.

• Please park in the bus loop at the back of the building and enter through Entrance #9. You won't need to sign in at the main office. Once inside, head up the stairs, turn right, and you’ll find the Lecture Hall directly ahead.

SENIORS - 7th Semester Grades reported to Colleges on Monday, Feb 10th

On Monday, February 10, 2025, Langley High School will send out mid-year grades (officially called 7th semester grades) to any college a student has submitted a transcript request. The grades that appear on SIS at 6am is what will be sent to schools. Due to processing timelines, please know that there are no exceptions to this date. Any questions can be directed to Transcript Assistant, Mrs. Laura Skeen at lsskeen@fcps.edu.

Autism and Social Skills

February 13th at 7 PM at the McLean Community Center (MCC)

The Safe Community Coalition offers monthly parent discussion groups facilitated by licensed mental health professionals. This month’s topic, Autism and Social Skills, will address the challenges children and teens with symptoms of Autism may experience with emotional regulation, communication, social interaction, transitions, and flexible thinking. 

Join Robyne Davis, MA, LPC and Becky Kohm, M.A.T, Ed.S. as they share strategies to provide support in these areas in both the home and school settings. Assessment, symptoms, and treatment approaches will be discussed as well.

Upcoming Parent Discussion Groups at MCC:

• Sleep Issues - March 13th at 7 pm
• Depression and Self Harm - April 10th at 7 pm
• Military Mental Health and Transitions - May 15th at 7 pm

Class of 2025 Senior Graduation Dues

The senior graduation dues are required of all seniors.  The funds will be used to pay for your students cap and gown, and to offset the cost of graduation and related expense. You can pay the $75 senior graduation dues on MySchoolBucks at this link.

Student Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  LangleyHSAttendance@fcps.edu.

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

Sophomore College Case Studies Save the Date! 

Sophomore College Case Studies Night Date: Wednesday, February 26th

Location: Langley High School

7:00pm: College Admissions Case Studies: Come Learn from the Experts!

This program will allow you to work alongside a college admission representative as part of a mock admissions team. Review applications and discuss applicants’ strengths and weaknesses. Gain a better understanding of the college admission process to plan for the rest of your high school experience.

Parents and students are both invited to attend, one registration per family.

Sophomore College Case Studies registration link: (registration will close on February 24th): https://forms.gle/pyHvLiBVaWCPUJTe7

College Partnership Program 

Do you have a student between grades 8 through 11 who wants to go to college? If so, they should consider applying to the College Partnership Program (CPP), which offers support from exploration to application! The deadline to apply is February 28, 2025.

CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college, including:

•  Academic counseling
• College visits
• Help with completing college and scholarship applications
• Monthly meetings
• A summer overnight experience on a college campus  
• News and information related to colleges and careers via Schoology

All students are eligible and encouraged to apply to this program, and are expected to meet the following requirements:

• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in core classes
•  Attend monthly CPP meetings 
•  Are willing to pursue advanced coursework
• Demonstrate leadership in school or community activities

The goal of the program is to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access and opportunity, and support students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses. This includes students who are the first in their family to attend college in the U.S., Multilingual learners, students who are economically disadvantaged, and students with disabilities.

Application Link: https://tinyurl.com/u2e3hme3 

The application is only open to students using their FCPS G-Suite account.

All applications will be submitted ONLINE ONLY. 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth Social Media

Langley High School Website 

Follow us on  Instagram

@langleyfcps 

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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Rise Against Hunger

Dear Langley Families,

The Langley Pyramid has supported Rise Against Hunger since 2012. With your help, we will package our one-millionth, yes, 1,000,000 meal this weekend!

We are in the homestretch. If you have not already, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Langley Pyramid Rise Against Hunger 2025 by January 31.

Parents, businesses, and families may Donate online here

We’re so proud of the Langley Pyramid students and families and their efforts in this worthwhile endeavor. It is great to see their impact on helping families worldwide.

Best, 

Lawrence Stroud
Principal
Langley High School

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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School Year Events

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

This Week at Langley | Upcoming Events

Tuesday, January 28

• End of Second Quarter
• FCPS Gap Year Fair @ Marshall High School, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 29

• Teacher Workday | Student Holiday

Tuesday, February 4

• Junior Class Dinner, Cafeteria, 5:30 p.m.
• Junior Class College Panel Forum, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 5

• PTSA General Meeting, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m. 
• Partners in Safe Teen Driving, Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
  • Doors close promptly at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 6

• Junior Class Parent Forum, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m.

FCPS Gap Year Fair

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

George C. Marshall High School Additional Information and registration: Fairfax County Public Schools Annual Gap Year Fair | Fairfax County Public Schools

SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter Closure

The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, 6 a.m.

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.

JUNIOR CLASS 

Junior Class Dinner & College Planning Night:  Junior parents and students, join us for our annual Class of 2026 Dinner on Tues, Feb 4 in the Cafeteria starting at 5:30 pm, catered by Cafe Rio. Tickets are $25 per person. The class dinner will raise funds to support Class of 2026 activities but is optional and not required for attendance at the LHS Student Services presentation. Click here to purchase tickets on MySchoolBucks.com.  After dinner, Junior College Planning Night will begin at 7 pm. Juniors and their parents/guardians are invited to attend an informative panel discussion led by college representatives in the LHS Auditorium. Come learn more about creating the college list, the admission process, testing, letters of recommendation and much more!

 

Class of 2026 Parent Coffee:  Our next Junior Class Coffee will be held on Thurs, Feb 6 (8:30am coffee/9:00am program) (Langley Lecture Hall). The program will include a presentation by Student Services on curriculum options & course registration for rising Seniors.

SENIORS - 7th Semester Grades reported to Colleges on Monday, Feb 10th

On Monday, February 10, 2025, Langley High School will send out mid-year grades (officially called 7th semester grades) to any college a student has submitted a transcript request. The grades that appear on SIS at 6am is what will be sent to schools. Due to processing timelines, please know that there are no exceptions to this date. Any questions can be directed to Transcript Assistant, Mrs. Laura Skeen at lsskeen@fcps.edu.

Class of 2025 Senior Graduation Dues

The senior graduation dues are required of all seniors.  The funds will be used to pay for your students cap and gown, and to offset the cost of graduation and related expense. You can pay the $75 senior graduation dues on MySchoolBucks at this link.

Student Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  LangleyHSAttendance@fcps.edu.

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

SIGN UP FOR ALERTS! 

Sign up for advance email alerts regarding construction updates at 495NEXT.org.

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth Social Media

Langley High School Website 

Follow us on  Instagram

@langleyfcps 

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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Rise Against Hunger

Dear Langley Families,

Langley Pyramid students have raised $13,000 so far, and we need your help to reach our goal. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Langley Pyramid Rise Against Hunger 2025 by January 31.

🍞Donate by Jan. 31 Regardless of how much money they donate, your child will better understand their part in our global community and how they can make a difference.  Parents, businesses, and families may Donate online here

🥘Sponsor this worthwhile cause!

• Bronze ($250): Company name in communications
• Silver ($500): Includes Bronze benefits + logo on sponsor banner
• Gold ($1,000+): Includes Silver benefits + event mention + table for 10 volunteers If you have any sponsorship questions, you can contact langleyshn@gmail.com.

🍲Volunteer Update: All 500 slots are filled! Please release your spot for a waitlisted family if you cannot attend.

We’re so proud of the Langley Pyramid’s efforts and the impact they’re making to help families worldwide.

Best,

 

Lawrence Stroud
Principal
Langley High School

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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School Year Events

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

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This Week at Langley | Upcoming Events

Monday, January 20

• Holiday (Schools and Offices are closed)

Friday, January 24

• Saxon Service
• VHSL One-Act, Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 28

• End of Second Quarter
• FCPS Gap Year Fair @ Marshall High School, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 29

• Teacher Workday | Student Holiday

Message from the Principal 

Happy New Year! It has been great to be back. The building has been bustling. I have been delighted to see high academic engagement in classroom visits and our students' passion for participating in numerous activities and sports.

As we head toward the end of January, weather and morning traffic will be concerns. With the continuing work on 495 through Tysons, please consider rolling back departure times to accommodate anticipated delays.

Your role in this is crucial. If you have a student driving to school, please discuss reasonable departure times and winter weather driving. Your guidance can make a significant difference in ensuring their safety.

If you are dropping off your student, please.

• Follow the Kiss and Ride procedure on campus, pull up as far as possible to Door #14 (I will be standing here most days) to drop off your student.
• Please do not drop off in other locations in our parking lot; this creates a dangerous situation for students and disrupts traffic flow and staff parking.
• Do not drop off students in the crosswalk. Security staff will monitor student crossings and help to move traffic forward.

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the safety of our students. Have a wonderful week – I look forward to the end of the second quarter and the second half of the school year.

Best,

Mr. Stroud

8th Grade Open House 

The 8th Grade Langley Open House will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2025, from 2-4 pm. Eighth-grade students and their families are invited to attend an information session presented by administrators, tour the building and chat with experienced parents, students and faculty. Come and see all of the reasons that Langley is an incredible community with amazing opportunities for our students to thrive. 

Register here if you are interested in joining us, and forward to any local families who might be interested.

JUNIOR CLASS | SAVE THE DATES!

Junior Class Dinner & College Planning Night:  Junior parents and students, join us for our annual Class of 2026 Dinner on Tues, Feb 4 in the Cafeteria starting at 5:30 pm, catered by Cafe Rio. Tickets are $25 per person. The class dinner will raise funds to support Class of 2026 activities but is optional and not required for attendance at the LHS Student Services presentation. Click here to purchase tickets on MySchoolBucks.com.  After dinner, Junior College Planning Night will begin at 7 pm. Juniors and their parents/guardians are invited to attend an informative panel discussion led by college representatives in the LHS Auditorium. Come learn more about creating the college list, the admission process, testing, letters of recommendation and much more!

 

Class of 2026 Parent Coffee:  Our next Junior Class Coffee will be held on Thurs, Feb 6 (8:30am coffee/9:00am program) (Langley Lecture Hall). The program will include a presentation by Student Services on curriculum options & course registration for rising Seniors.

FCPS Gap Year Fair

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

George C. Marshall High School Additional Information and registration: Fairfax County Public Schools Annual Gap Year Fair | Fairfax County Public Schools

SENIORS - 7th Semester Grades reported to Colleges on Monday, Feb 10th

On Monday, February 10, 2025, Langley High School will send out mid-year grades (officially called 7th semester grades) to any college a student has submitted a transcript request. The grades that appear on SIS at 6am is what will be sent to schools. Due to processing timelines, please know that there are no exceptions to this date. Any questions can be directed to Transcript Assistant, Mrs. Laura Skeen at lsskeen@fcps.edu.

Financial Aid Information

Seniors and their families who would like help completing the FAFSA or VASA financial aid forms are invited to attend any of the completion work sessions being held throughout the county. Families are welcome to attend any event that fits their schedule. Please visit the College Access Fairfax website for a complete list of dates and locations: https://collegeaccessfairfax.org/.  

Student Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  LangleyHSAttendance@fcps.edu.

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth Social Media

Langley High School Website 

Follow us on  Instagram

@langleyfcps 

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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School Year Events

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

Discover What It Means To Be a Saxon!

Check out Langley High School's Top 10 to see why we are exceptional!

This Week at Langley | Upcoming Events

Tuesday, January 14 

• Freshman Class Forum, Lecture Hall

Thursday, January 16

• Sophomore Class Forum, Lecture Hall

Monday, January 20

• Holiday (Schools and Offices are closed)

Friday, January 24

• Saxon Service
• VHSL One-Act, Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 28

• End of Second Quarter
• FCPS Gap Year Fair @ Marshall High School, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 29

• Teacher Workday | Student Holiday

Class Forums

Freshman Class Forum: Join Dr. Peterson on Tuesday, January 14, (9 am coffee/9:30 program) in the LHS Lecture Hall as he discusses course selection for the 2025-2026 school year.

“Please park in the bus loop (which is in the back of the building) and enter through Entrance #9. (You will not have to sign in at the main office.)  Go up the stairs and turn right, you will see the Lecture Hall straight ahead.”

 

Sophomore class forum: Join Dr. Peterson and Student Services counselors on Thursday, January 16, (9 am coffee/9:30 program) in the Langley Lecture Hall as they discuss class selection and ways to ensure your child is set up for success in the 2025-2026 school year. 

Save the Date! 

The 8th Grade Langley Open House will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2025, from 2-4 pm. Eighth-grade students and their families are invited to attend an information session presented by administrators, tour the building and chat with experienced parents, students and faculty. Come and see all of the reasons that Langley is an incredible community with amazing opportunities for our students to thrive. 

Register here if you are interested in joining us, and forward to any local families who might be interested.

FCPS Gap Year Fair

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

George C. Marshall High School Additional Information and registration: Fairfax County Public Schools Annual Gap Year Fair | Fairfax County Public Schools

JUNIOR CLASS | SAVE THE DATES!

Junior Class Dinner & College Planning Night:  Junior parents and students, join us for our annual Class of 2026 Dinner on Tues, Feb 4 in the Cafeteria starting at 5:30 pm, catered by Cafe Rio. Tickets are $25 per person. The class dinner will raise funds to support Class of 2026 activities but is optional and not required for attendance at the LHS Student Services presentation. Click here to purchase tickets on MySchoolBucks.com.  After dinner, Junior College Planning Night will begin at 7 pm. Juniors and their parents/guardians are invited to attend an informative panel discussion led by college representatives in the LHS Auditorium. Come learn more about creating the college list, the admission process, testing, letters of recommendation and much more!

 

Class of 2026 Parent Coffee:  Our next Junior Class Coffee will be held on Thurs, Feb 6 (8:30am coffee/9:00am program) (Langley Lecture Hall). The program will include a presentation by Student Services on curriculum options & course registration for rising Seniors.

Student Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  LangleyHSAttendance@fcps.edu.

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

TalkingPoints

Connect with your child's teachers and counselors easily!

TalkingPoints is a tool provided by FCPS that lets you communicate with your child's teachers in your preferred language.

1. Receive school and teacher messages directly to your phone, either as text messages or through the TalkingPoints app.
2. Respond easily by text or through the app, in any language! Your messages will be translated into English for the school.
3. Stay updated on your child's education and progress.
4. See the FCPS webpage about TalkingPoints for more information and resources.

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth Social Media

Langley High School Website 

Follow us on  Instagram

@langleyfcps 

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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Welcome Back Saxons! 

Today is a GREEN day! 

Bell Schedule 2024-2025 

Green Gold Schedule 2024-2025

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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School Year Events

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

Discover What It Means To Be a Saxon!

Check out Langley High School's Top 10 to see why we are exceptional!

This Week at Langley | Upcoming Events

Thursday, January 9

• Freshman Class Forum, Lecture Hall

Thursday, January 16

• Sophomore Class Forum, Lecture Hall

Monday, January 20

• Holiday (Schools and Offices are closed)

Friday, January 24

• Saxon Service
• VHSL One-Act, Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

Class Forums

Freshman Class Forum: Join Dr. Peterson on Wednesday, January 9, (9 am coffee/9:30 program) in the LHS Lecture Hall as he discusses course selection for the 2025-2026 school year. 

 

Sophomore class forum: Join Dr. Peterson and Student Services counselors on Thursday, January 16, (9 am coffee/9:30 program) in the Langley Lecture Hall as they discuss class selection and ways to ensure your child is set up for success in the 2025-2026 school year. 

Save the Date! 

The 8th Grade Langley Open House will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2025, from 2-4 pm. Eighth-grade students and their families are invited to attend an information session presented by administrators, tour the building and chat with experienced parents, students and faculty. Come and see all of the reasons that Langley is an incredible community with amazing opportunities for our students to thrive. 

Register here if you are interested in joining us, and forward to any local families who might be interested.

Outstanding Teacher -              Jenny Bonafide!

Outstanding New Teacher -     Audrey Quinby!

Outstanding Professional -      Lauren Lipton!

Outstanding Operational -       Charlie Troen!

Outstanding Leader -                Jim Sykes!

And now they need your support…

Each of our School winners will now compete at the Pyramid level of the competition.

Please share with me your letters of support, thoughtful moments, and insightful recognitions that demonstrate their AWESOMENESS!

I will be collecting your letters of support for each of our winners through Thursday, January 9th.

Wayne Biernesser Assistant Principal  wcbiernesser@Fcps.edu 

TalkingPoints

Connect with your child's teachers and counselors easily!

TalkingPoints is a tool provided by FCPS that lets you communicate with your child's teachers in your preferred language.

1. Receive school and teacher messages directly to your phone, either as text messages or through the TalkingPoints app.
2. Respond easily by text or through the app, in any language! Your messages will be translated into English for the school.
3. Stay updated on your child's education and progress.
4. See the FCPS webpage about TalkingPoints for more information and resources.

Student Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  LangleyHSAttendance@fcps.edu.

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

FCPS Gap Year Fair

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

6-8:30 p.m.

George C. Marshall High School Additional Information and registration: Fairfax County Public Schools Annual Gap Year Fair | Fairfax County Public Schools

Exploring Boundaries in Parenting: Pros, Cons and Consequences

January 9th at 7 PM at the McLean Community Center

The Safe Community Coalition offers monthly parent discussion groups facilitated by licensed mental health professionals. This month’s topic, Exploring Boundaries in Parenting; Pros, Cons and Consequences, helps parents set effective boundaries for children and teens and helps to create healthier family relationships. Join Mimi Weisberg, LCSW, Heather Tedesco, Ph.D., and Jennifer Lager, Psy.D.  as we explore setting reasonable expectations and boundaries for different developmental stages. Participants are encouraged to share scenarios and techniques that have been effective and tools and resources to help with the challenges of parenting will be provided.

Can't attend in person? Join us via Zoom: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87503068171?pwd=SfH90jxayzdbN8vOiqarYCs3HjtIWr.1

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  January 6 Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany January 7 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth Social Media

Langley High School Website 

Follow us on  Instagram

@langleyfcps 

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

Dear Langley School Community,

 

As we approach the end of 2024 and begin winter break, I want to reflect on the incredible efforts and achievements of our students, staff, and families. In a very short time, I have seen and felt how unique our school and community are.

 

Winter break is a time for rest, reflection, and reconnecting with loved ones. It’s an opportunity to recharge and return, ready to embrace the new year with energy and enthusiasm. I encourage everyone to take some time to enjoy the season.

 

As a reminder, school will resume on Monday, January 6th, 2025. The school office will be closed during the break.

 

On behalf of our faculty and staff, I would like to wish you a wonderful winter break. I look forward to seeing everyone in the new year and am ready to continue building a bright future together. 

Best,

LS

Lawrence Stroud
Principal
Langley High School

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School Year Events

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

Discover What It Means To Be a Saxon!

Check out Langley High School's Top 10 to see why we are exceptional!

This Week at Langley 

Tuesday, December 17

• Band Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 18

• Senior Photos
  • To schedule click this link

Thursday, December 19

• Senior Photos
  • To schedule click this link
• Choral Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Message from the Principal 

As we approach our final week before winter break, I continue to be amazed by our students' talents, our staff's dedication, and the passion of the Langley community.

I want to thank everyone for the warm and welcoming reception I have received as I join this incredible community—a special thank you to the Langley PTSA for the welcome breakfast on Wednesday morning. If you are not a current member of the PTSA, I encourage you to join. Their work is invaluable in helping us provide an excellent experience for our students and families in many ways.

Thank you for your support with student arrivals this week. Seeing many of you and your students each morning is one of the highlights of my day. It is fantastic to see everyone demonstrating kindness and patience each morning. Please continue using the established traffic pattern for Kiss and Ride, as dropping students off in other parking lot areas is unsafe.

When dropping off students, please continue to move to Door #14 as far as possible.

Have a wonderful week.

Principal Stroud

Donate to the PTSA 

Donate to the PTSA!  The PTSA depends on donations from our families to provide the programming and school support for this year.  The PTSA budget relies on families donating $125 per student.  If you have yet to donate this year, please do so here. Please donate! 

The link can be found on our website, ptsalangley.org, or donate directly here

Student Attendance Reporting

The holiday season is almost upon us!  With that, we recognize that many families may have travel plans that could impact school attendance. 

We kindly ask that, if possible, you inform us of any planned absences as soon as you are able. This will greatly assist our attendance office in managing the increased volume of attendance requests we typically experience during this time. 

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  LangleyHSAttendance@fcps.edu.

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

Boundary Review Community Meeting

This meeting is an opportunity for community members to get involved, provide feedback, and stay informed.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 6:30-8:00 p.m. James Madison High School 2500 James Madison Dr, Vienna, VA 22181 Cafeteria While registration is not required, it helps us plan accordingly. If you are able to attend, please register for the event by completing this short form.

 

Saxon Gear 

Looking for the perfect gift for your Saxon student this holiday season?  We have a large selection of sweatshirts, pants, coats, hats, etc - plus we deliver!  Visit Langleyboosters.org under the SHOP tab to order.  Please place orders by 12/19 to receive it before the holidays!

LOST AND FOUND

Missing a jacket, sweatshirt, lunchbox and/or water bottle? It may be in Langley’s very large lost & found collection. Please stop by the lost and found box located in the cafeteria no later than December 20th. 

Items left in lost and found after December 20th will be donated. 

Winter Break

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

Please note that Langley High School offices will be closed during the break. 

Exploring Boundaries in Parenting: Pros, Cons and Consequences

January 9th at 7 PM at the McLean Community Center

The Safe Community Coalition offers monthly parent discussion groups facilitated by licensed mental health professionals. This month’s topic, Exploring Boundaries in Parenting; Pros, Cons and Consequences, helps parents set effective boundaries for children and teens and helps to create healthier family relationships. Join Mimi Weisberg, LCSW, Heather Tedesco, Ph.D., and Jennifer Lager, Psy.D.  as we explore setting reasonable expectations and boundaries for different developmental stages. Participants are encouraged to share scenarios and techniques that have been effective and tools and resources to help with the challenges of parenting will be provided.

Can't attend in person? Join us via Zoom: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87503068171?pwd=SfH90jxayzdbN8vOiqarYCs3HjtIWr.1

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  December 23 - January 5

Holidays | Winter Break

Holidays | Winter Break

December 25 | Christmas

December 25 - January 2 Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/25 - sundown January 2)

January 1 - Holiday | New Year's Day 

January 6 Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany January 7 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth Social Media

Langley High School Website 

Follow us on  Instagram

@langleyfcps 

6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-2872700
Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS

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School Year Events

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

This Week at Langley 

Tuesday, December 10

• Orchestra Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 11

• Welcome Principal Stroud, PTSA General Membership Meeting, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, December 12

• Jazz Band/Cooper MS Band Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 13

• Senior Photos
  • To schedule click this link

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, December 17

• Band Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 18

• Senior Photos
  • To schedule click this link

Thursday, December 19

• Senior Photos
  • To schedule click this link
• Choral Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Message from the Principal 

Arrival / Langley Parking Reminders

Seeing many of you drop off your students each morning has been a highlight. I appreciate the strong sense of community as students are dropped off daily. It is fantastic to see everyone operating with kindness and patience each morning.

1. As you know, our parking lots bustle each morning. To improve visibility and safety for students and staff walking, we are working on getting a second crosswalk painted near Door #14.
2. Please always use the established traffic pattern for Kiss and Ride. It is unsafe to drop students off in other parking lot areas.
3. When dropping off your students, please move up to Door #14 as far as possible. I understand it may be more convenient for them to be dropped off near Door #11 or #12, but it creates an issue of traffic backing up.

Parking Reminders

We have noticed an increased number of vehicles parked on campus without a parking pass. The maximum number of parking permits has been issued, and the lot is at full capacity.

Our Security staff monitors school parking and issues parking tickets to cars without passes. The administrative team will follow up with students and parents of vehicles parked on campus without a pass.

Have a wonderful week.

Principal Stroud

Wellness Screening for 11th grade students

Mental health problems can develop in adolescence which is full of emotions for teens. Some of these emotions are actually mental illnesses. Depression is among the most common mental illnesses. Depression is treatable; however, it is a leading risk factor for suicide. To proactively address mental illness, Langley High School is providing a mental wellness screening and suicide prevention training as part of the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program. 

Wellness Screening- December 9, 2023    

11th grade parents received an email on November 8th with details regarding this screening and an opt-out link should they wish to do so. 

Please contact Tim Ready, school counselor, at tjready@fcps.edu with any questions.

The Langley PTSA is rolling out the Green & Gold Carpet for our new principal, Mr. Stroud!

Join PTSA leadership and our new principal, Mr. Larry Stroud, for a breakfast reception on December 11, at 9AM.  The parent community will welcome Mr. Stroud to Langley and then turn over the mic, as we invite him to share his vision and priorities for our students and school.

Please let us know you’re coming as well as submit your questions in advance HERE.  RSVPs are appreciated, but not required.  

The event will take place in the Lecture Hall, which can be accessed through door #9, beginning at 8:45 AM on 12/11.

See you there!

Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation Webinar

Webinar - Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation: Keeping Kids Safe Online December 13, 2024, from 10-11:30 a.m. Register Here

Join us for this important webinar presented jointly by Fairfax County Schools, the Fairfax County Police Department, the Department of Justice, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Webinar Highlights:

• What is Sextortion?
• What are FCPS and FCPD seeing in relation to sextortion?
• How can families help prevent their kids from becoming victims?
• How should families respond if their child was victimized?

Langley's Outstanding Employees

Celebrate Langley's Outstanding Employees for the 2024-2025 school year!

Every year, Langley celebrates several employees as part of the FCPS Honors program. This year's outstanding employees are listed below with community testimony to their amazing work. Congratulations!

The Reflections Art Contest

The Reflections Art Contest 2024-25 is now concluded on the local level.

Many thanks to the LHS office, Student Activities, Teachers and LHS PTSA for their help and support. 

We are grateful and thankful to the Reflections volunteer judges for their professional evaluation, expertise and contribution to the LHS community. Applause and Bravo! to the super-talented participating students, who graciously shared their inspiration, talent … and perfect imperfections, by creating their wonderful and unique works of art. The first place entries are moving onto the Regional level FCCPTA.

PTSA Reflections Art Contest Winners, Langley High School 2024-25,

Click here for the list of the winners.

Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  LangleyHSAttendance@fcps.edu.

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

LOST AND FOUND

Missing a jacket, sweatshirt, lunchbox and/or water bottle? It may be in Langley’s very large lost & found collection. Please stop by the lost and found box located in the cafeteria no later than December 20th. 

Items left in lost and found after December 20th will be donated. 

Winter Break

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

Please note that Langley High School offices will be closed during the break. 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential.

https://www.fcps.edu/teletherapy

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar  December 8 Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day December 23 - January 5

Holidays | Winter Break

Holidays | Winter Break

December 25 | Christmas

December 25 - January 2 Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/25 - sundown January 2)

January 1 - Holiday | New Year's Day 

January 6 Religious and Cultural Observance | Three Kings Day/Epiphany January 7 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Christmas January 19 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Epiphany January 20 Holiday | Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday  January 20 Holiday | Inauguration Day January 28 End of Second Quarter January 29 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)  January 29 Lunar New Year February 17 Holiday | Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day February 28 Religious and Cultural Observance | Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 1 First Full Day of Ramadan (begins sundown 2/28 and continues with daily fast and nightly prayer until 3/30) March 5 Ash Wednesday March 5 Orthodox Ash Wednesday March 20 Nowruz March 28 End of Third Quarter March 31 Holiday | Eid al Fitr (begins sundown 3/30 – sundown 3/31) April 1 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff)  April 12 Religious and Cultural Observance | First evening of Passover (begins sundown 4/12 - sundown 4/20) April 13 Theravada New Year April 14-18 Holidays | Spring Break April 18 Good Friday April 18 Religious and Cultural Observance | Orthodox Good Friday April 20 Easter April 20 Orthodox Easter May 26 Holiday | Memorial Day June 5  Class of 2025 Graduation Day  June 7 Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown 6/6 - sundown 6/7) June 11 Last Day of School / Early Release (time of early release determined by each school) June 12 Staff Development Day June 13 School Planning Day June 16-17 Teacher Workdays June 19 Holiday | Juneteenth Social Media

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